HB627
covenants not to compete; includes health care professionals, definition, civil penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (20-Y 2-N)
Chief Patron:
Charniele Herring (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Covenants not to compete; health care professionals; civil penalty.
Adds health care professionals as a category of employee with or upon whom no employer shall enter into, enforce, or threaten to enforce a covenant not to compete. The bill defines 'health care professional' as any physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, pharmacist, social worker, dietitian, physical or occupational therapist, ... (More) professional counselor, behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst, or medical technologist authorized to provide health care services in the Commonwealth. The bill provides that any employer that violates the prohibition against covenants not to compete with a health care professional is subject to the civil penalty in current law of $10,000 for each violation. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104135D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/20/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
- 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 01/29/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N)
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB627)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Reported from Labor and Commerce with amendment(s) (20-Y 2-N)
